Lorenz Clinic
Post-Master’s Fellowship (Pre-Licensed Therapist)
Lorenz Clinic, Victoria, Minnesota, United States, 55386
Post-Master’s Fellowship (Pre‑Licensed Therapist)
Applications are open for Lorenz Clinic’s 2026 Post‑Master’s Fellowship, a nationally recognized, rigorous, full‑time, paid psychotherapy training position for pre‑licensed clinicians seeking LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure in Minnesota. Each year a small cohort of fellows—selected from over a thousand applicants nationwide—joins us to train in relational, systemic, and developmentally informed psychotherapy, the kind of depth work that prioritizes enduring change over symptom management. Roughly half of our fellows relocate from across the country; the rest come from leading graduate programs in the region.
What You’ll Learn Our interprofessional training program, founded on professional psychology values and a systemic epistemology, seeks to develop effective interventionists judged by their ability to create change. Fellows leave with a deep professional network and the ability to work both independently and on interdisciplinary treatment teams. The fellowship provides invaluable client hours needed for licensure while ensuring the pre‑licensure period is focused on professional development, not just working.
Foundational Areas
Professionalism
Ethical, Legal, & Policy Issues
Individual & Cultural Diversity
Relationships
Scientific Knowledge
Reflective Practice
Interdisciplinary Systems & Interprofessional Collaboration
Functional Areas
Selecting Effective Treatments
Assessment, including problem & treatment formulation
Psychotherapeutic Intervention
Consultation
Leveraging Supervision
Teaching Others
Self‑Management & Effectively Working in Organizations
Advocacy
Training Tracks Fellows may adopt a blended caseload across programs to extend development, depending on their stated learning goals and supervisor competence. Individual cases are assigned based on trainees’ preparation, learning goals, supervisor competence, client fit, and community need. The clinic’s strong referral base provides choice in client ages and presenting concerns. While there is freedom to choose case types, the program strongly believes specialization is best suited to later developmental stages, and the most well‑rounded graduates are those who gain early experience with a diversity of clients.
The Role Post‑Master’s fellows function in an applied, clinical role providing psychotherapeutic services to a variety of clients. The fellowship is designed for pre‑licensed Mental Health Practitioners qualified as Clinical Trainees to provide psychotherapy and related Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) on an outpatient or in‑home basis, depending on the program track. Fellows operate under the direct supervision of a Treatment Supervisor, with adjunct supervision by Clinical Supervisors and program management. Fellows are considered trainees in clinic policy.
Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Provide psychological services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and discharge planning under supervision
Carry and maintain a psychotherapy caseload as assigned, either in‑clinic or in‑home depending on program
Provide individual, couples, group, or family psychotherapy as assigned by supervisor
Attend and actively participate in supervision, case consultation, training activities, Grand Rounds, team meetings, and other meetings as required
Conduct at least two formal scholarly presentations during the two‑year fellowship: one to colleagues and one to the public
Other duties as assigned
Requirements The most successful candidates will have a track record of sequential, scaffolded learning experiences aimed at a career as a psychotherapist. Candidates should be interpersonally secure, open, flexible, curious, with potential to positively impact the profession.
Master’s degree in psychology, clinical counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or similar field from a regionally‑accredited program (doctoral candidates should consider the clinic’s Postdoctoral Fellowship or Clinical Extern programs)
Successful completion of a clinically‑focused master’s‑level practicum or internship involving diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy
Declared mental health licensure track such as LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC in Minnesota and compliance with licensure requirements, including supervised practice (if on social work track must have LGSW before start date)
Completed master’s‑level clinical practicum placement with at least 9‑12 months focused on outpatient psychotherapy; remote or telehealth placements not considered
Benefits Full‑time fellows enjoy a robust benefits package including:
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Burnout Time
401k with 401k matching
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑and long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off, holidays, service/volunteer time
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule, hybrid options
Professional development assistance
Healthcare Savings Account
Key learning experiences include:
Licensure supervision
Licensing exam preparation help
Interdisciplinary training cohort
8 hours per month of supervision, mix of individual and group
4 hours of consultee‑focused case consultation per month
8 hours of fellowship seminar; once per month with cohort
1 hour per week of didactic seminar
1 hour of Grand Rounds per month
2 hours per quarter of invited practitioner series
Ad hoc continuing education events
Compensation The hiring range for this role is $51,000 - $90,000 per year, based on qualifications, caseload, program fit, and chosen program. This is a W2, salaried role with a steady, predictable paycheck. Pay‑for‑performance compensation models are available upon election. Fellowship alumni are often invited on staff following successful completion.
To Apply Admission is competitive. Candidates should submit CV and cover letter to the Training Committee via the online job portal for the clinic location. Cover letters should outline training goals, track preference, commitment to the common good, and a brief narrative of psychotherapy experience. Applications without a cover letter are deemed incomplete. Interviewees may be asked for writing samples, references, or a letter of recommendation. Preference given to bilingual candidates.
Individual & Cultural Diversity We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
More information about the fellowship can be found on the clinic's website: https://lorenzclinic.com/join-us/careers/post-masters-fellowship/
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What You’ll Learn Our interprofessional training program, founded on professional psychology values and a systemic epistemology, seeks to develop effective interventionists judged by their ability to create change. Fellows leave with a deep professional network and the ability to work both independently and on interdisciplinary treatment teams. The fellowship provides invaluable client hours needed for licensure while ensuring the pre‑licensure period is focused on professional development, not just working.
Foundational Areas
Professionalism
Ethical, Legal, & Policy Issues
Individual & Cultural Diversity
Relationships
Scientific Knowledge
Reflective Practice
Interdisciplinary Systems & Interprofessional Collaboration
Functional Areas
Selecting Effective Treatments
Assessment, including problem & treatment formulation
Psychotherapeutic Intervention
Consultation
Leveraging Supervision
Teaching Others
Self‑Management & Effectively Working in Organizations
Advocacy
Training Tracks Fellows may adopt a blended caseload across programs to extend development, depending on their stated learning goals and supervisor competence. Individual cases are assigned based on trainees’ preparation, learning goals, supervisor competence, client fit, and community need. The clinic’s strong referral base provides choice in client ages and presenting concerns. While there is freedom to choose case types, the program strongly believes specialization is best suited to later developmental stages, and the most well‑rounded graduates are those who gain early experience with a diversity of clients.
The Role Post‑Master’s fellows function in an applied, clinical role providing psychotherapeutic services to a variety of clients. The fellowship is designed for pre‑licensed Mental Health Practitioners qualified as Clinical Trainees to provide psychotherapy and related Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) on an outpatient or in‑home basis, depending on the program track. Fellows operate under the direct supervision of a Treatment Supervisor, with adjunct supervision by Clinical Supervisors and program management. Fellows are considered trainees in clinic policy.
Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Provide psychological services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and discharge planning under supervision
Carry and maintain a psychotherapy caseload as assigned, either in‑clinic or in‑home depending on program
Provide individual, couples, group, or family psychotherapy as assigned by supervisor
Attend and actively participate in supervision, case consultation, training activities, Grand Rounds, team meetings, and other meetings as required
Conduct at least two formal scholarly presentations during the two‑year fellowship: one to colleagues and one to the public
Other duties as assigned
Requirements The most successful candidates will have a track record of sequential, scaffolded learning experiences aimed at a career as a psychotherapist. Candidates should be interpersonally secure, open, flexible, curious, with potential to positively impact the profession.
Master’s degree in psychology, clinical counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or similar field from a regionally‑accredited program (doctoral candidates should consider the clinic’s Postdoctoral Fellowship or Clinical Extern programs)
Successful completion of a clinically‑focused master’s‑level practicum or internship involving diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy
Declared mental health licensure track such as LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC in Minnesota and compliance with licensure requirements, including supervised practice (if on social work track must have LGSW before start date)
Completed master’s‑level clinical practicum placement with at least 9‑12 months focused on outpatient psychotherapy; remote or telehealth placements not considered
Benefits Full‑time fellows enjoy a robust benefits package including:
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Burnout Time
401k with 401k matching
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑and long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off, holidays, service/volunteer time
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule, hybrid options
Professional development assistance
Healthcare Savings Account
Key learning experiences include:
Licensure supervision
Licensing exam preparation help
Interdisciplinary training cohort
8 hours per month of supervision, mix of individual and group
4 hours of consultee‑focused case consultation per month
8 hours of fellowship seminar; once per month with cohort
1 hour per week of didactic seminar
1 hour of Grand Rounds per month
2 hours per quarter of invited practitioner series
Ad hoc continuing education events
Compensation The hiring range for this role is $51,000 - $90,000 per year, based on qualifications, caseload, program fit, and chosen program. This is a W2, salaried role with a steady, predictable paycheck. Pay‑for‑performance compensation models are available upon election. Fellowship alumni are often invited on staff following successful completion.
To Apply Admission is competitive. Candidates should submit CV and cover letter to the Training Committee via the online job portal for the clinic location. Cover letters should outline training goals, track preference, commitment to the common good, and a brief narrative of psychotherapy experience. Applications without a cover letter are deemed incomplete. Interviewees may be asked for writing samples, references, or a letter of recommendation. Preference given to bilingual candidates.
Individual & Cultural Diversity We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
More information about the fellowship can be found on the clinic's website: https://lorenzclinic.com/join-us/careers/post-masters-fellowship/
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